SBP reserves increase further by $39m to $21.56b

The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange holdings rose by $39 million to $21.56 billion in the week ending October 30, 2026, according to figures reported by The Express Tribune. Total liquid reserves, including commercial banks, were $26.86 billion, of which banks held $5.30 billion. A week earlier, SBP reserves had gained $33 million to reach $21.52 billion.

The rupee strengthened by Rs0.03 against the US dollar to close at 276.67. Domestic gold also advanced: the per-tola rate climbed Rs9,600 to Rs435,636, following a Rs13,900 rise on Wednesday. The report attributed the international gold rally to a softer US dollar, lower Treasury yields and easing inflation concerns after oil prices fell; silver added Rs100 to Rs5,763 per tola.